1. Community - I still haven't seen last year's epic paintball episode, but I'm throwing part one of this year's episode on here because it brought my Sawyer back on tv. *swoon* Josh Holloway. Now I'm missing Doc and Freckles.
2. Happy Endings - I know I already posted about this, but I'm really liking this show (when I thought I wouldn't). They are kind of burning off the episodes (hopefully that doesn't mean anything) so we get two a week. Zombie Dave and Hipster Penny made me laugh so hard!
Click here for the Happy Endings post
3. Food and Drinks - I tried out a gourmet Waffle place and had good wine this week. (These things are also previously posted about)
4. Parks and Recreation - This show has totally hit it's stride this season. How could they make me praise it more? Parker Posey! Parker played Lindsay Carlisle Shay, Leslie's (Amy Poehler) former best friend now professional nemesis. Parker and Amy were great together. It was a great way to have guest star fit into the show.
5. Jack Sparrow - I'm a Lonely Island fan who really likes about 50% of the videos. I really liked this week's digital short. Here it is in all its Michael Boltoness:
Free Comic Book Day
When I was a kid I read Archie comics... that is the extent of my comic book background. Having gone to Comic Con the last few years and being into the "nerd" culture, I've heard about Free Comic Book Day, but I never investigated. This year I thought why not go and see what it's about. From the website I found out that Realm Comics in Brea was participating. I headed over there and picked up a few free issues and also bought a Buffy season 8. I haven't read any of the Buffy comics, but I had been interested and wanted to support the shop. I'm excited to dig into the books I got. If you are observant you'll notice I did pick up a Betty and Veronica... Call it throw back to my youth.
What I'm Watching: Happy Endings
Are you watching the ABC sitcom Happy Endings? If not, you should. I know, since it was put on as a past mid-season replacement you're thinking it's not good. Normally I would probably agree, but in this case that would be wrong. The advertising from the studio would have you believe that the premise of this show is friends choosing sides after the engaged couple of the group breaks up. It's really just a show about friends. I hope ABC loses the whole wedding branding stuff. Otherwise the show might fall into the same struggles Cougartown and How I Met Your Mother have. These shows each have unique characters and it's fun to see the interactions between all. Ok back to Happy Endings...
It's got a great cast and just a few episodes in it already knows it's voice. The show follows 6 friends: Dave (Zachary Knighton) and Alex (Elisha Cuthbert) a former couple whose wedding day fiasco started off the series. Alex's sister, Jane (Eliza Coupe), and her husband, Brad (Damon Wayans Jr.). Max (Adam Pally), the friend who takes Dave in after Alex leaves him at the alter. Lastly, Penny (Casey Wilson), the kind of kooky friend.
7 episodes in and I feel like I already know the characters. Since it's shot single camera style there are flashback and cut outs (a la 30 Rock). With each episode I'm laughing out loud and relating with the characters more. How can you not love a show that shows us Jazz-Kwon-Do?
ABC Wednesday nights at 10 after Cougartown (which you should also be watching).
Here are a couple of clips to give you a feel of the show:
Max teaches Penny how to be a hipster
Penny finds out Jane is really good at self defense
Dave's friends can't tell him the truth
It's got a great cast and just a few episodes in it already knows it's voice. The show follows 6 friends: Dave (Zachary Knighton) and Alex (Elisha Cuthbert) a former couple whose wedding day fiasco started off the series. Alex's sister, Jane (Eliza Coupe), and her husband, Brad (Damon Wayans Jr.). Max (Adam Pally), the friend who takes Dave in after Alex leaves him at the alter. Lastly, Penny (Casey Wilson), the kind of kooky friend.
7 episodes in and I feel like I already know the characters. Since it's shot single camera style there are flashback and cut outs (a la 30 Rock). With each episode I'm laughing out loud and relating with the characters more. How can you not love a show that shows us Jazz-Kwon-Do?
ABC Wednesday nights at 10 after Cougartown (which you should also be watching).
Here are a couple of clips to give you a feel of the show:
Max teaches Penny how to be a hipster
Penny finds out Jane is really good at self defense
Dave's friends can't tell him the truth
Quick Review: Twisted Vine Dessert
I love this wine bar in Downtown Fullerton. I went again last night after almost a year. As always, I had some great wine, but that is not the reason for this post. For dessert we had a PB&H panini. This delicious panini consists of peanut butter, honey, and banana. It's served with chocolate for dipping. Just typing that out made me hungry. I wanted to share in case anyone happens to drop by The Twisted Vine... or wants to go with me!
The Twisted Vine
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Quick Review: Bruxie Gourmet Waffle Sandwiches
Waffles: Good! Sandwiches: Good! Waffles + Sandwiches: Great!
Tonight I ventured out with some friends, Chris and Ian, to try out Bruxie in Orange, CA. I had heard great things, which I found to be true. I'm me... so my order didn't venture too far from my normal. I got a Cheesy Bruxie (basically a grilled cheese with a waffle as the bread) and a Strawberry shake. Plain, but yum!
Chris got a Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle. That's what I should have had. I loved my grilled cheese, but the Chicken and Waffle was delish, and I only had one bite.
For dessert we tried the Nutella & Bananas. It was another great choice. Sadly the shake really filled me up so I only had a few bites of desert.
I can't wait to go back and try more.
Bruxie Gourmet Waffle Sandwiches
http://bruxie.com/
@bruxiewaffles
Tonight I ventured out with some friends, Chris and Ian, to try out Bruxie in Orange, CA. I had heard great things, which I found to be true. I'm me... so my order didn't venture too far from my normal. I got a Cheesy Bruxie (basically a grilled cheese with a waffle as the bread) and a Strawberry shake. Plain, but yum!
Chris got a Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle. That's what I should have had. I loved my grilled cheese, but the Chicken and Waffle was delish, and I only had one bite.
For dessert we tried the Nutella & Bananas. It was another great choice. Sadly the shake really filled me up so I only had a few bites of desert.
I can't wait to go back and try more.
Bruxie Gourmet Waffle Sandwiches
http://bruxie.com/
@bruxiewaffles
Top Five of the Week: 4/25-5/1/11
1. Dodger game - I went to my first Dodger game which was also my first time at Dodger stadium. They lost so it was anticlimactic, but still friends made it fun. I also bought a hat so I could celebrate LA (even though I live in the O.C.)
2. I Think We're Alone Now - I LOVE Netflix streaming. This past Sunday I was 3 documentaries. I Think We're Alone Now is a doc about 2 big Tiffany fans. It was interesting how close they felt to Tiffany even though they don't know her... glad she has security.
3. The Office - Not the best episode, but it was Micheal Scott's last episode. *tear*
4. The Lottery - Another documentary I watched on Netflix. It is about the charter school system in NY. I didn't know anything about the education movement and found it very interesting.
5. The Huntington Library - I hadn't been here before, but it is beautiful! I met up with a friend and we walked around for a few hours. I can't wait to go back. I'll post some pictures soon.
2. I Think We're Alone Now - I LOVE Netflix streaming. This past Sunday I was 3 documentaries. I Think We're Alone Now is a doc about 2 big Tiffany fans. It was interesting how close they felt to Tiffany even though they don't know her... glad she has security.
3. The Office - Not the best episode, but it was Micheal Scott's last episode. *tear*
4. The Lottery - Another documentary I watched on Netflix. It is about the charter school system in NY. I didn't know anything about the education movement and found it very interesting.
5. The Huntington Library - I hadn't been here before, but it is beautiful! I met up with a friend and we walked around for a few hours. I can't wait to go back. I'll post some pictures soon.
iPad App Review: Zinio
I love the idea of being able to read magazines on my iPad. I actually stopped buying magazines because they would just pile up unread. The one problem with the most magazine apps is that you have to download an app for each magazine. In comes the Zinio app. This app allows you to purchase and read multiple magazines in one app. Also to save space you can remove them from your iPad and download them again later if you want to reread them. As the owner of the small GB sized iPad I really appreciate that. When you download the app and set up an account you get to try out some magazines. Last weekend I decided to buy a magazine and really try it out. I bought the latest issue of US Weekly (don't judge!). It was great. I tweeted about the app and was lucky enough to get a couple of subscriptions for free. I really like how the app functions, but I have a little concern with the charges. I bought a subscription to Martha Stewart Living and the one issue of US Weekly. A few days later I checked my checking account online and saw that I was charged a Visa international assessment for each purchase. Now the charge wasn't that much, but I was unaware of it. I have emailed the company about and am waiting for a response. I just found it odd, but it probably wouldn't stop me from buying more magazines since the fee was so small. Tip: WebMD is a good free issue when you sign up. It really shows the functionality of the app.
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